This multi canopy agroforestry technology is implemented in the cattle corridor. Annual crops such as banana (musa acuminata), and maize (Zea mays) together with perennial crops such as coffee (coffea) and tree species (psedopodia microcarpa) are integrated and form the front lower vertical spaces, followed by a level of taller crops. The highest level is formed by tall trees and crops forming the upper canopy, maximizing land use and ecological benefits.
Beekeeping is an activity which involves maintenance of bee colonies by using man-made hives within a special selected area. Through beekeeping, conservation of trees is ensured as they provide a potential resource (nectar) required by bees for honey productions as they flower variably. Also, trees are used for hanging of bee hives (ON TREE apiaries) and hence are conserved. Therefore, beekeeping is one among the Sustainable Forest Management practices that has been used for conservation of natural trees and forest reserves.
If potatoes are cultivated using Rotational and Furrow planting methods, soil quality is maintained, and Production targets are met. Potato Farming is a women-friendly production process through which women can become self-relient.
Les cuvettes en pierres sèches, une technique ancienne, trouvent leurs racines dans des traditions de gestion de l'eau. Cette méthode utilise des structures en pierre sans mortier pour créer des cuvettes qui captent efficacement l'eau de ruissellement.
La restauration et la réhabilitation des parcours steppiques reposent sur des initiatives majeures, notamment les mises en défens et les plantations pastorales avec des espèces robustes comme Atriplex canescens, Tamarix gallica L. Ces mesures ont pour objectif de contrer la dégradation des écosystèmes steppiques, fragilisés par la désertification et le surpâturage.
The technology (Agroforestry) integrates trees, crops, and livestock within a synergistic system to optimize land use and productivity. This innovative approach enhances soil health, conserves biodiversity, and strengthens climate resilience while supporting sustainable livelihoods for local communities.
Conservation farming prevents the degradation of soil structure, the loss of organic matter and soil biodiversity, while maintaining and restoring soil fertility. Thereby it fosters optimal conditions for crop growth and development while contributing to climate change adaptation and mitigation.
Les cordons pierreux sont la technologie la plus répandue et la plus efficace de gestion des terres dégradées de la commune de Bossofala. Dans le village de Néguébabougou, les agriculteurs dont les terres agricoles sont situées sur une pente ou aux flancs des monticules, l’utilisent comme mécanisme approprié pour contrer l’érosion hydrique, maintenir la fertilité des sols et maximiser les rendements.
A half-moon pit, also known as an infiltration pit, is a semi-circular rainwater harvesting structure designed to capture and store runoff water, primarily in arid and semi-arid regions. Its design and implementation play a crucial role in reducing soil erosion, improving soil moisture retention, and enhancing vegetation growth.
Shallow tillage involves disturbing the upper layer of soil without deep ploughing. It aims to provide a good seedbed, incorporate manure, control weeds, and enhance water infiltration while minimizing soil erosion and compaction. A machine tiller has recently replaced animal traction for this purpose.
Les terres cultivées sont résistantes au feu et peuvent servir de coupe-feu en raison de la présence d'humidité et du manque de combustible sec. La mise en place de coupures de combustible par l’agriculture permet de créer des paysages en mosaïque résistants aux incendies, tout en réduisant la dégradation des forêts et la déforestation.
Intercropping maize with legumes improves soil fertility and provides a rapid source of income for smallholders. Red cowpea, known locally as “lojy zazamena”, is the most widely used legume, but there are also other varieties of cowpea (Vigna unguiculata) that adapt well to the region's environmental conditions.
Liquid compost is produced by chopping and mixing animal dung and fresh plant matter, including plants with insect-repellent properties, in an aqueous medium. This liquid compost can be used as a substitute for mineral fertilizers and for pest control in crops. It can be used on all types of crops, but is particularly suitable for market gardening.
La technologie GDT mise en œuvre à Zahakro, dans la localité de Toumodi, repose sur l’association d’arbres et de cultures afin d’améliorer la fertilité des sols et la rétention d’eau.
Paillage agroécologique à base de résidus agricoles locaux broyés (tiges de maïs, feuilles des bananes, feuilles de manioc, et herbes sauvages), appliqué pour la conservation de l'humidité, la réduction des mauvaises herbes et l'amélioration de la structure du sol, pratiqué par les communautés Hunde et Hutu dans le village de Mweso en territoire de Masisi, province du Nord-Kivu, RDC.
La Tecnología de la RNA consiste en la construcción de pequeños cercos rústicos alrededor de una o más especies forestales de regeneración natural para impedir el daño mecánico que le pueden causar el ganado o las personas
Short description: Enhanced modern beekeeping using modern frame hives technology supports participation of women and youths as it is an important source of household income through the use of modern frame hives. Traditional forest-based beekeeping that require spending time away from home and is generally not appropriate for family-based women and the youth, Iin addition modern beekeeping technologies support sustainable natural resource management while traditional beekeeping which require debarking and cutting down trees during bark hive preparation is destructive to the environment.